Stewards Report

RIVERINA PACEWAY 3/11/2026

 

Stewards	T Quick (Chairman), S Snudden, M Ross, K Lockwood
Starter	P Bandy
Veterinarian	Dr S Willis
Swab Official	E Howe
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

 

RACE 1 – YIRRIBEE PACING STUD APPRECIATION PACE – 1740 metres

BUBBLESONTHEBEACH – Contacted the barrier arm in the latter stages of the score up and galloped out as the start was effected for which a warning was issued. Hung out at various stages throughout the event. Connections were advised the mare would be placed on its last chance to race truly. Driver Todd Prest was issued a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that leaving the 400 metres he has allowed his mare to shift out while it was hanging which resulted in HES A TERROR being tightened for room, being checked and raced roughly. In assessing the matter, Stewards were mindful of the racing manners of the mare.

CATIES SON – Pre-race swab sampled. Contacted the barrier arm in the latter stages of the score up and galloped out as the start was effected for which a warning was issued.

POCKET DIAL – Galloped out as the start was effected for which a warning was issued. Post-race swab sampled.

GEORGES WORLD – Contacted marker pegs near the 200 metres.

HES A TERROR - Examined by the club veterinarian pre and post-race as it has had over 200 race starts and was cleared of any significant abnormalities. Inconvenienced after the start when BUBBLESONTHEBEACH broke gait. Tightened for room, checked and raced roughly leaving the 400 metres when BUBBLESONTHEBEACH shifted out.

BEE MY LOVER – Inconvenienced after the start when CATIES SON broke gait.

 

RACE 2 – TAB REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HEAT – RIVERINA HEAT 1 – 2270 metres

MIKI LOCH – Hung in after the start. Hung in and broke gait free of interference approaching the 1600 metres for which a warning was issued. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

ANDERSITE – Inconvenienced approaching the 1600 metres when MIKI LOCH broke gait.

MESSERATI - Examined by the club veterinarian pre and post-race as it has had over 200 race starts and was cleared of any significant abnormalities. Hung in and contacted marker pegs near the 200 metres.

KAITOA – Driver Dean Cernovskis was queried regarding the below market expectations performance of the gelding. He stated that near the 1800 metres he noticed SEASIDE SID commence to improve three wide so he elected to improve ahead of it hoping to get the one out one back position. He added shortly after commencing his move, MIKI LOCH broke gait and SEASIDE SID was able to take its position in the running line leaving him facing the breeze outside the leader. He further added that didn’t suit the gelding over the longer distance of tonight’s race.

WATERMAIN LADY - Pre-race swab sampled. Post-race swab sampled.

 

RACE 3 – TAB REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HEAT – RIVERINA HEAT 2 – 2270 metres

CORTEZ – Over raced during the middle stages of the event. Tired over the concluding stages.

VIN NUMBER – Driver Harrison Ross pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that approaching the 400 metres he has allowed his mare to shift in when not sufficiently clear of BROOKLYNS BEST which was checked and broke gait. In assessing penalty, Stewards took into account H Ross’ guilty plea, relatively good record under this rule and the particular circumstances of the incident. Driver H Ross’ licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of 7 days to commence midnight Friday the 7^th of November.

BROOKLYNS BEST - Pre-race swab sampled. Checked and broke gait approaching the 400 metres when VIN NUMBER shifted in.

SEASIDE BOULEVARD – Post-race swab sampled.

TUKAHA - Pre-race swab sampled.

 

RACE 4 – TAB REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HEAT – RIVERINA HEAT 3 – 2270 metres

MACHX THE STRANGER – Over raced during the middle stages of the event.

ROLLONART - Pre-race swab sampled. Over raced during the middle stages of the event. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

LITTLE SASSY BOY – Post-race swab sampled.

LA CAVALLETTA - Pre-race swab sampled.

 

RACE 5 – MICHAEL DUMESNY APPRECIATION PACE – 1740 metres

WHEN TO WALKAWAY – Broke gait during the score up and a false start was declared for which a warning was issued. Over raced during the middle stages of the event. Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

IM DUSTEE – Post-race swab sampled.

WATCH CARINYAS LASS - Pre-race swab sampled.

GEOFFREY BEE – Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

 

RACE 6 – PHIL WALSHE & BENSTUD STANDARDBREDS APPRECIATION PACE – 1740 metres

JUDES WATCHING – Broke gait after the start, given it was just the mare’s third race start connections were advised it will be placed outside the draw in future mobile start races. Broke gait free of interference near the 1200 metres, connections were advised the mare will be required to perform a requalifying trial.

ZEE HOUTEN – Post-race swab sampled.

EZZRA – Hung in approaching the 800 metres. Hung out under pressure in the home straight. Broke gait under pressure near the 50 metres, connections were advised it will be required to perform a requalifying trial.

KALIMBA - Pre-race swab sampled.

TRIPLE THREAT – Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

NUNYAS LEGACY – Examined by the Club Veterinarian prior to the race and was found to have a wound to the near fore knee and was subsequently declared a late scratching at 6.58pm. Connections were advised the mare would be stood down for 14 days and they would be required to provide a veterinary certificate of fitness for the mare prior to its next race start. Trainer L Clement will be interviewed at a date to be fixed regarding the circumstances which led to the scratching of the mare.

ALWAYS LATHER – Checked approaching the finish line when EZZRA broke gait. Placed back in the draw for future mobile start races.

MUDSLINGER MONTY NZ –Inconvenienced near the 100 metres when EZZRA hung-out.

 

RACE 7 – BERNIE & DIANNE KELLY APPRECIATION PACE – 1740 metres

THE DEMOCRAT - Examined by the Club Veterinarian pre and post-race as it is 12 years of age and has had over 200 race starts and was cleared of any significant abnormalities. Pre-race swab sampled. Post-race swab sampled.

TROUBLE IN HEAVEN – Contacted the barrier arm in the latter stages of the score up, broke gait and was out of position at the start. Given the mare’s recent record, connections were advised TROUBLE IN HEAVEN would be placed outside the draw for future mobile start events.

AVA LEANNE – Broke gait on two occasions during the score up. Given the mare’s recent record, connections were advised AVA LEANNE would be placed outside the draw for future mobile start events.

BURRABADINE DANCER - Examined by the Club Veterinarian pre and post-race as it has not raced since October 2025 and was cleared of any significant abnormalities.

 

RACE 8 – JAMIE HOGAN & MARK NOBLE APPRECIATION 2YO PACE – 1740 metres

MACHETE RANGER - Pre-race swab sampled.

DEL LICIOUS - Pre-race swab sampled. Post-race swab sampled.

SHES PRETTY LOU – Broke gait during the score up for which a warning was issued.

BETTOR LATHER UP – Held up for clear running upon entering the home straight.

 

RACE 9 – CAMPBELLS COMMENTS APPRECIATION 3YO PACE – 1740 metres

ISOSCELES KRAMER - Pre-race swab sampled.

OUR ULTIMATE ELSIE NZ – Raced roughly entering the first turn.

RISE AGAIN – Hung-in rounding the turn leaving the 1000 metres. Held up for clear running over the concluding stages of the event.

SWIFT RECIPROCITY – The score up was aborted at the first attempt to start the race when the filly became fractious resulting in its sulky being damaged and needing to be replaced. Connections were advised the filly will be placed on its last chance in the mobile draw. Hung out and raced roughly approaching the 1200 metres and continued to hang out leaving the 1200 metres. Hung in and contacted marker pegs rounding the home turn. Given the circumstances and the filly having its first race start, connections were advised it would be required to perform a requalifying trial.

IDEAL LILLY – Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

PIER PRESSURE – Trainer Paul Symes was queried regarding the seemingly improved performance of the filly, he stated that he had been confident of a forward showing at West Wyalong at its previous start, after the filly had been working well but she failed to handle the track and broke gait. He added that he was reasonably happy with her trial after that run and the filly settled into a favourable position with cover tonight. He further added the race was run to suit and she was able to finish the race off well albeit in a fairly moderate final 800 metres. Post-race swab sampled.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – Todd Prest – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) - BUBBLESONTHEBEACH
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Race 3 – Harrison Ross – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – VIN NUMBER – 7 days
Barrier Information	Race 6 – JUDES WATCHING – ODM Race 6 – ALWAYS LATHER – BMD Race 7 – TROUBLE IN HEAVEN – ODM Race 7 – AVA LEANNE - ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 6 – JUDES WATCHING – 1 trial Race 6 – EZZRA – 1 trial Race 6 – NUNYAS LEGACY – SD 14 days, SD Vet cert Race 9 – SWIFT RECIPROCITY – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Race 6 – NUNYAS LEGACY – 6.59pm – Vet’s advice – 14 days and veterinary certificate
Adjourned Inquiries	Race 6 – NUNYAS LEGACY – L Clement
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil